Canon EOS 550D + EF-S 18-55 IS II

Canon EOS 550D + EF-S 18-55 IS II

EOS 550D Kit + EF-S 18-55 IS II, 18MP APS-C CMOS, DIGIC 4, ISO 100-6400, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") TFT LCD, 3:2, SD/SDHC/SDXC, USB, 3.5mm jack, 530g, Black

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
4463B088
11-09-2011
Capture your story in stunning detail with the EOS 550D. With the creative freedom to capture the decisive shot, see all the detail of your holiday sunset or follow action in the local football match
- 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
- DIGIC 4
- ISO 100-6400, H:12800
- 3.7fps shooting
- Full HD movies
- 7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear View LCD with 1,040k dots
- iFCL metering
- Quick Control screen
- Ext. Mic socket
- Movie crop

Stills or movies, capture your story

18 MP CMOS sensor
Ideal for those who want to create large, poster-size prints – or crop images without losing any of the detail necessary for printing – EOS 550D’s 18MP CMOS sensor is outstanding in low light, and produces images with incredibly low noise.

DIGIC 4
Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor works with the CMOS sensor to deliver 14-bit image processing, for smooth gradations and natural looking colours. DIGIC 4 also powers advanced Noise Reduction when shooting at higher ISO speeds, plus split-second start-up times and near-instant image review after shooting.

High ISO for low light
When light levels fall, the EOS 550D offers an ISO range of up to 6400 – expandable to 12800 for those environments where using flash is undesirable.

Full HD movie recording
The EOS 550D combines exceptional still shooting with the ability to shoot Full HD (1080p) video. To satisfy your creativity the EOS 550D features full manual control and selectable frame rates. You can also shoot high speed 50/60fps movies at 720P for when the action is really fast. An HDMI connection allows High Definition playback of footage and images on any HDTV. Also with compatible TVs playback can be controlled using the TV’s remote control.

7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear View LCD
Detailed checks on images and video are possible with a 7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear View LCD screen, which features an ultra-high 1,040,000 dots for increased clarity. Switch to Live View mode and use the real-time visual feed to shoot from awkward angles.

iFCL metering system
A new 63-zone dual layer metering sensor analyses Focus, Colour and Luminance information, providing accurate and consistent metering.

Quick Control screen
Accessible using a dedicated button it provides easy access to commonly used functions, ensuring that you are ready to take the shot as it happens.

External Microphone Socket
Add an additional microphone for better quality sound using the 3.5mm stereo jack socket.

Movie Crop
Shoot VGA movies with an effective zoom of 7x. Movie crop uses only the centre part of the sensor and allows long distance shooting without having to change lenses.

Create a shooting system as unique as you are
The EOS 550D is compatible with Canon’s full range of EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
H.264, MOV
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0/mini HDMI
Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2250, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400
Weight 
0.53 kg
Focal length range (f-f) 
18 - 55 mm
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Aperture priority AE
Y
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Camera file system
Exif 2.21
Camera shutter type 
Electronic
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual
Flash sync-speed
0.005s
Focus
TTL
Histogram
Y
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction
± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
18 MP
On/off switch 
Y
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Shooting modes
Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Shutter priority
Total megapixels 
18.7 MP
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y

Power

Power source type 
AC
Number of batteries supported 
1

Performance

Manual focus
Y

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
1040000 pixels
Field of view
100%

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
11/9
Closest focusing distance
0.25m
Maximum aperture number 
5.6
Minimum aperture number 
3.5

Camera

Camera type 
SLR Camera Kit
Camera playback
Movie, Single image, Slide show
Playback zoom (max)
10x

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y
Auto Focus (AF) points selection
Auto, Manual

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)
6400
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
External flash connector
Y
Flash exposure correction
±2EV (1/2, 1/3 EV step)
Flash recharging time
3s

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/4000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

System requirements

Mac compatibility 
Y
Windows operating systems supported 
Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista
Mac operating systems supported 
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 85%

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
440 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
5184 x 3456 pixels
Still image resolution(s) 
2592 x 1728, 3456 x 2304, 5184 x 3456
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
5.8 cm
Weight (including battery)
530g
Width 
12.88 cm
Depth 
6.2 cm
Height 
9.73 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Magnification 
0.87x
Digital SLR 
Y
Shutter priority AE
Y

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